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Survivors Are People Too: The Reality Behind Reality TV’s Biggest Show

Havilah Sciabbarrasi, Florida State University

The way the long-standing program has dealt with sexuality, gender and racial issues reminds us that our primetime television is someone else’s reality. …

February 3, 2024

For an article about true crime television, two blonde women in jackets stand in front of a big head of a man with 70s style square glasses. They are set inside a black and white television set.

Desensitizing the World to True Crime

Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University

The trending true crime entertainments are making us less empathetic.…

October 31, 2023

In an article about Survivor, a person stands in a blue shirt holding a torch. They face the mountain range and the word "Survivor" is written in the sky.

Survive and Advance: 23 Years Years of Growth in ‘Survivor’

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

In its 23-year lifespan, “Survivor” has held a mirror up to our changing social climate…

September 24, 2023

In an article about fantastic television episodes, Pam stares at Jim in utter disbelief and discomfort as Michael and Jan trade veiled insults across the dinner table.

Five Fantastic Television Episodes

Matthew Doss, University of Chicago

These small screen masterpieces transcend their shows.…

September 11, 2023

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It’s ‘Time Enough at Last’ To Reflect on ‘The Twilight Zone’

Paul Hoskin, Weber State University

Rod Serling's 1959 science-fiction anthology series has horrified audiences for decades.…

November 29, 2022

A Picture of Bob Barker in The Price Is Right

‘The Price Is Right’ Set the Standard for American Game Shows

Paul Hoskin, Weber State University

Over 50 years since it first aired, the hit series remains just as beloved and influential as its earliest incarnations.…

November 6, 2022

‘Criminal Minds’ Will Get a Second Chance at Life on a New Streaming Service

Shawna Smith, University of Phoenix

The beloved crime drama series ran for 15 years before being canceled by CBS. Now, Paramount+ gives the show a new life and offers fans something to look forward to.…

October 20, 2022

‘Big Brother’ Season 23 (Mostly) Demonstrates a Commitment to Diversity

Kelsi Karpinski, Michigan State University

The reality show has had a scandalous history, but its latest season reflects a 'new era' of combating racism, misogyny and homophobia in its casting.…

July 25, 2021